Walter, the orphaned donkey from Oatman, became a mayor the same way Cat Smith became a writer – thanks to a misfortune that turned into a career. Now, together they are happily conquering the children’s literature market. The first book of a “Walter The Orphaned Donkey Series” titled “Walter Finds […]
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The Iberia Parish Council voted to refund and reissue two of the parish’s bonds Wednesday night in order to help relieve some of the demands on its general fund budget. Over the last five years, the council has had to make cuts and pull back on services and other expenditures […]
A Mount Joy woman used money that was meant to support a three-day motorcycle event to buy concert tickets, pay credit card bills and make monthly motorcycle loan payments for her boyfriend, according to the York County District Attorney’s office. Susan Lynn Adams Diaz, 56, was charged on Friday with […]
HUNTINGTON — COVID-19 totally changed the way The Haute Wick Social does business, according to owner Ashley Casto. “The pandemic blew up my whole business model,” Casto said. “We went from an in-person experience to an online and social media experience.” The Haute Wick Social, located in Heritage Station in […]
Permits to cut your own Christmas tree in Santa Fe National Forest will go on sale Monday. The $10 permits will be available online through recreation.gov and over the phone by calling forest headquarters at 505-438-5300 or any of the forest’s district offices. Permits purchased by phone will be delivered […]
SPRINGFIELD – Hunters in Illinois should think safety before, during and after their time in the field this fall and winter as waterfowl, upland game, furbearer, and firearm and archery deer seasons provide ample opportunity to enjoy time in the outdoors in Illinois. “We want to encourage hunters to make […]
Permits to cut your own Christmas tree in Santa Fe National Forest go on sale Nov. 16. The $10 permits will be available online through recreation.gov and over the phone by calling forest headquarters at 505-438-5300 or any of the forest’s district offices. Permits purchased by phone will be delivered […]
Mayor Bryce Ward decided to have some fun with a video aimed at promoting Fairbanks North Star Borough facilities. He wrote and starred in “The Council of the Token,” published Oct. 30 on the borough’s and mayor’s Facebook pages. The video, inspired by “The Lord of the Rings,” features Ward […]
Having opened its doors at the start of Penn State’s fall semester, the Crust & Crumb Cafe on Beaver Avenue is looking to establish itself within the downtown State College community amid the coronavirus pandemic by playing into its “artisan-inspired” atmosphere. To accomplish this goal, cafe owner Amber Winkler and […]
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic and other economic challenges, Santa Maria is “holding up well,” with City Manager Jason Stilwell sharing both bright spots and bleak news on Wednesday. Stilwell and Mayor Alice Patino provided the State of the City presentation — virtually, of course — during an annual event hosted […]
Life for travellers looks as though it is going to be very bleak this winter. Three months after we were given the all clear to go abroad again, non-essential travel will be prohibited in England From 00:01 on November 5. In Wales, all leisure travel is banned; while in Scotland […]
Jonathan Baker | Lubbock Avalanche-Journal The holidays are just around the corner – and that means we’ve all got some shopping to do. Things have been difficult this year, no question, but we’re a resilient city and we know how to get through this – by supporting local. Whether you’re […]
For Tom Strickler, serving as Columbia Borough School District’s lame duck superintendent just wouldn’t work. The school board earlier this month hired Ashley Mercado, principal of Wickersham Elementary School in Lancaster, to replace Strickler. Instead of sticking it out until the end of the year when his contract expired, Strickler […]
APPLETON, Wis. (WBAY) – Many retailers depend on the holiday shopping season for some of their biggest earnings. This year, because of the pandemic, small shops are relying on holiday-time business more than ever. Appleton Downtown Inc. created a Support Local 920 campaign to help. “It puts a challenge and […]
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic and other economic challenges, Santa Maria is “holding up well,” with City Manager Jason Stilwell sharing both bright spots and bleak news on Wednesday. Stilwell and Mayor Alice Patino provided the State of the City presentation — virtually, of course — during an annual event hosted […]
When Betty Rutt remembers life before the pandemic, what she misses most is her family. “That’s the hardest thing for all adults this age, if you don’t see your family,” Rutt said. “Because that’s almost what you live for.” Rutt, who is 92 and a resident at Brethren Villages’ Village […]
CHEYENNE – Five-year-old Brooklynn Crane loves nothing more than being outside, camping with her grandma and grandpa, and roasting marshmallows around the fire. Her parents always had a hard time getting her back into the house, since she was too busy playing in the pool and the sandbox and jumping […]
South Yorkshire is moving to the third and highest tier of coronavirus restrictions, the Mayor of the Sheffield City Region has revealed. As well as Sheffield, the areas affected include Barnsley, Rotherham and Doncaster. The new restrictions will take effect from 00.01 on Saturday October 24. In a letter to colleagues, Dan Jarvis said: […]
‘Can we travel to London for a short break?’ Q. Susie Parr: “We are due to travel down to London on Friday 23rd October for a social weekend. It is just my husband and I and we are driving down in our own vehicle. We are going to a few restaurants, […]
Can I travel in the lockdown areas? You should try not to share a car with those outside your household or social bubble. If you need to, the Government advises you to: Share the transport with the same people each time. Keep to small groups of people at any one […]
Can I travel in the lockdown areas? You should try not to share a car with those outside your household or social bubble. If you need to, the Government advises you to: Share the transport with the same people each time. Keep to small groups of people at any one […]
The U.S. Forest Service is proposing updates to its rules on electronic bikes on national forest trails, like those managed by the Bridger-Teton. Officials are seeking public comments, but the window to weigh in is closing soon. Currently, e-bikes are only allowed on Forest Service trails or areas already designated […]